What is a pro or con of living in Hamden, Connecticutcompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in Hamden.

What salary do I need to live in Hamden, Connecticut copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $80,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $57,636 in Hamden, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. HAMDEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 28.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $57,636 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Hamden
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Hamden, CT

Compared to Washington, Hamden is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.9% higher

Commute

17.0% lower

Health

26.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Hamden, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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